6-29-25 Biblical-Literacy
Dr. David Capes provided an introduction in a summer study of Philippians: an Epistle of Friendship.
Paul’s relationship with the church: established on his 2nd missionary journey. First church in Europe.
Paul wrote the letter during Roman military custody
– Christian community supported him
– He was able to communicate outside of jail
– People were able to see him and tend to his needs
– Imprisoned a long time
Friendship Letter – a sharing of life together.
– Fellowship
– Equality
– Friends hold all things in common
– Friends have the same mind
– Sharing in trouble and sufferings and rejoicing
Points for home
– Friendship is central to the Gospel
– God will complete what he started
– Paul can teach us to pray
Listen to Dr. Capes present the background for Paul’s letter to the Philippians, written while incarcerated in a Roman prison. Dr. Capes breaks down Paul’s language of friendship to show the Joy of Christ.
